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“TRACKER” EXCEEDING 18 MILLION VIEWERS AND “MATLOCK” NEARING 17 MILLION VIEWERS IN LIVE PLUS 35-DAY MULTIPLATFORM VIEWING
CBS Primetime Lineup Averaging 10 Million Viewers in L+35 Measurement TRACKER and MATLOCK – television’s top two entertainment programs – continue to deliver huge multiplatform audiences. In CBS live plus 35-day multiplatform viewership, TRACKER is averaging 18.2 million viewers per episode and MATLOCK 16.9 million per episode, according to VideoAmp broadcast measurement and Paramount internal streaming data.* Since the new season premiered in September, CBS primetime series are averaging 10 million viewers, up +3% compared to last season, in live plus 35-day viewing across CBS, Param...
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Matlock
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OLYMPIA DEFENDS A DEFAMED NANNY AT HER CHILDREN’S SCHOOL AND MATTY IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT ON THE WELLBREXA CASE, ON “MATLOCK,” THURSDAY, DEC. 12
“No, No Monsters” – YouThree help Olympia defend a defamed nanny at her children’s school. Also, Matty is on a stressful hunt for an important document on the Wellbrexa case, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Dec. 12 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. WRITTEN BY: Sheridan Watson DIRECTED BY: Yangzom Brauen Click HERE for photos Official CBS website: Paramount Press Express | CBS Entertainment | MATLOCK *Pa...
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MATTY WORKS ON HER FIRST PHARMACEUTICAL CASE WITH JULIAN; OLYMPIA LEARNS A SECRET ABOUT JULIAN’S PAST, ON “MATLOCK,” THURSDAY, DEC. 5
“Belly of the Beast” – Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Dec. 5 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. WRITTEN BY: Hennah Sekander DIRECTED BY: Tessa Blake Click HERE for photos Official CBS website: Paramount Press Exp...
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CBS ANNOUNCES WINTER PREMIERE DATES FOR 2024-25 PRIMETIME SEASON
“Hollywood Squares” Starring Drew Barrymore and Hosted by Nate Burleson Debuts on Thursday, Jan. 9 CBS today announced winter premiere dates for new and returning series on the 2024-25 primetime schedule, including new series HOLLYWOOD SQUARES and WATSON, fan favorites SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE, plus the return of THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT, RAID THE CAGE and NCIS: SYDNEY. THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), hosted by Drew Carey, and RAID THE CAGE, hosted by Damon Wayans Jr. and Jeannie Mai (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), return to launch a night of games on Wednesday, Jan. ...
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THE CBS 10 MILLION+ VIEWERS CLUB
Eight CBS Original Series Deliver 10 Million Viewers or More in Live Plus 7-Day Multiplatform Viewing According to VideoAmp live plus 7-day viewership and internal streaming data for episodes airing through Oct. 21, eight CBS Original programs deliver 10 million or more viewers across linear TV and streaming in the 2024 fall broadcast season to date: TRACKER (15.2m), MATLOCK (13.2m), FBI (11.0m), GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE (10.7m), NCIS (10.5m), ELSBETH (10.5m), FIRE COUNTRY (10.3m) and BLUE BLOODS (10.0m). Three other series generated nearly 9 million or more viewers with seven d...
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OLYMPIA AND JULIAN GET A SECOND SHOT AT A CASE REGARDING A TRAGIC DEATH, AND MATTY’S STRESS CAUSES HER TO CONSIDER QUITTING, ON “MATLOCK,” THURSDAY, NOV. 14
“Sixteen Steps” – As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce. Also, Matty’s overwhelming stress causes her to consider quitting, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Nov. 14 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. WRITTEN BY: Sara Rose Feinberg DIRECTED BY: Kat Coiro Cl...
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CBS PREMIERE EPISODES SOAR IN MULTIPLATFORM VIEWERSHIP LED BY “MATLOCK” PREMIERE AMASSING 22.8 MILLION VIEWERS IN ONE MONTH
All of CBS’ New Scripted Series Deliver Streaming Viewership Increases from Last Season Premieres CBS announced today impressive, double-digit multiplatform audiences and season-over-season streaming growth for the premieres of its freshman and sophomore season series. Measurement is based on VideoAmp and internal data. MATLOCK’s series premiere has been seen by 15.8 million multiplatform viewers in its first 30 days. When including the two encore airings Oct. 8 and Oct. 10, this number jumps to 22.8 million viewers. GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE series premiere amassed 10.6...
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A BIG CLASS-ACTION CASE AGAINST THE PRISON SYSTEM HITS CLOSE TO HOME FOR MATTY WHEN ITS LEAD PLAINTIFF, JAILED ON DRUG CHARGES, RELAPSES, ON “MATLOCK,” THURSDAY, NOV. 7
“Claws” – A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Nov. 7 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. WRITTEN BY: Michelle Leibel DIRECTED BY: Marie Jamora Click HERE for photos Official CBS website: Paramount Press Express | CB...
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CELEBRATE THE 2024 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CBS’ COLLECTION OF FESTIVE SPECIALS AND THEMED PROGRAM EPISODES
New Original Movies and Specials Include: NUGGET IS DEAD? A CHRISTMAS STORY (A New Original Movie) Airs Thursday, Nov. 21 AN EVENING WITH DUA LIPA Airs Sunday, Dec. 15 NATE BARGATZE’S NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS Airs Thursday, Dec. 19 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Airs Friday, Dec. 20 JOSH GROBAN & FRIENDS GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Airs Friday, Dec. 20 THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Airs Sunday, Dec. 22 (New Air Date) GRAMMY® GREATS: THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS Airs Friday, Dec. 27 GRAMMY® GREATS: THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS Airs Sunday, Dec. 29 NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: ...
